Sergio Enrico Favero Longo is an Associate Professor at the University of Turin , Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology. His research focuses on lichenology, biodeterioration of cultural heritage materials, and environmental biotechnology applications, particularly in asbestos remediation. Specialist in lichen interactions with extreme substrates Developed lichen-petrographic collection for stone conservation Expertise in biocidal protocols for heritage materials Research Themes: Lichen colonization on carbonates and ultramafic rocks Biodeterioration vs. bioprotection dynamics Climate change impacts on polar/alpine flora Bioreceptivity of asbestos fibers Microbial interactions in heritage contexts Biocide accumulation in bryophytes Recent Article Trends (2007-2025) reveal consistent focus on lichen-mediated mineral transformations, biocidal efficacy testing, and multidisciplinary approaches to asbestos hazard management. Key methods include petrographic analysis, microbial physiology studies, and environmental simulation experiments. Academic Service: Member of multiple teaching committees (2018-2025) Course instructor for 6 degree programs Coordinator for biodeterioration research groups








